Eat Your Career

JULY 25, 2018

You just know you’re still job searching. It can feel like a never-ending trudge up a steep mountain. Finally, let me just acknowledge that job searching is an emotional process. It’s full of ups and downs—moments of exhilaration and excitement, as well as moments of disappointment and frustration. Happy job hunting!

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Allwork

JULY 26, 2023

The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. An additional advantage is that such pairings assist junior staff in gaining on-the-job training and becoming integrated into the organization.

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Success

JANUARY 13, 2023

Eliminating commutes freed up an average of 53 minutes per day for spending time with family or catching up on sleep. Orientations and training are completed through video content and virtual assessments. adults who reported symptoms of depression and anxiety disorder in 2021 was up 30% from just two years earlier.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2014

One such instance that has proved highly disastrous for social media fanatics is the process of job hunting, whereby applicants may link their social networking accounts to their CVs without checking to see if any of the content posted will cause offence to the recruiter. Anti-social networking. Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Make sure all aspects of your profile are up to date and all the details have been completed using your CV as the foundation. It is the way of the world that you will be judged by your photo so keep it sober, especially if you are job hunting. Job hunting. When job hunting do make sure your profile is up to date.

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On The Job

JULY 9, 2018

Be very careful, especially when the job is portrayed as being with the government. Look up the employer online, looking for an address and phone number. You're in this job hunt to earn money, not give it to scammers. Don't fall for the idea that you need to pay an "application fee" or for "training materials."

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

Take advantage of being in a relatively well paid job and decide to invest that money in the training you need – yes this does mean you might not have as many fancy dinners or a trip to Thailand this year, but it is worth it when you finally have that new job title. Like Peggy Olsen (sorry another Mad Men reference!)

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Train and mentor others. Trying to have important career conversations once a year at review time isn’t fair to either one of you!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I haven’t had the opportunity to complete any formal training but I do keep up to date with the industry by reading lots of articles on LinkedIn and other publications for assistants (like Practically Perfect PA!). I am very open to additional training and would love the opportunity to develop myself further.” .

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Twitter is great for networking and hearing from other assistants, LinkedIn is great for professional development and job hunting, Facebook is useful for interesting articles and receiving updates from relevant companies. This is especially important if you are looking for a new job. Don’t use swear words or abusive language.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

Therefore, make sure you discover the tools and features available that will set your business up for future success. In addition, look out for software that offers demos and proper training and onboarding programs for their customers. Mobile recruitment can't be ignored today by recruiters.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 17, 2013

When a business teams up with them, it becomes evident that these aren’t the virtual assistants that Tim Ferriss talks about in his “ The 4 Hour Work Week ” bestseller. Places like your local small business administration or training programs like Virtual Assistant Survival School can help. Don’t be.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2013

If you haven’t really had the opportunity to change the working practices in your office I would suggest you embellish what you have done slightly… I wouldn’t say make something up but you do need to answer the question and how will the new employer know the details? How to you work with two or more directors? .

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Sitting by a scenic lake near his Ericsson office, Kearney recalls a brief stint as a government contractor after leaving the military and uses the lake as an analogy for his job-hunting strategy. But the network also allows military members to explore job options with employers such as Amazon, General Electric and Lockheed-Martin.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). However, this just isn’t the case anymore. Tell me about yourself?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 22, 2023

Each type helps set you up for success. When you show up to your review with your portfolio, there’s no need for your executive to ask questions about what you’ve done all year. Job Interviews. Most people who show up for a job interview are going to say that they can do the job. Performance Reviews.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Throughout 2013 we noticed a huge increase in PA networking with a number of local networking groups springing up across the UK. Joining a local networking group is a fantastic opportunity for assistants to meet other assistants in their area, receive training and support from the local community. Technology. Social Media.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Live Webinar Question and Answer Follow up! It is very hard for small business to find the money to support training. I wrote an article called Getting To Yes that outlines the steps you need to take to persuade your executive to support your training. There are a lot of good training programs out there and reputable companies.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. But before you begin to feel too comfortable in your little cubicle, are you sure you’re doing everything you can to hang on to that job?

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training.

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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

While referring to your own child as "what's his name" and calling anything technological "that thingamajig" may prompt laughter and plenty of teasing from friends and family, what happens when you have a brain glitch at work — or during a job interview? Give up multitasking. Learn new things.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 18, 2009

I want to control my own destiny, so I've put on my sea legs, spiffed up the resume I left with you, put together a dynamic resume kit packet and a teaser including my brochure (developed at World Class Assistant Part 2), hoping to get through the door of a company I've been eying. I had the edge, thanks to my WCA training.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

If you were a pilot, didnt it take thousands of hours of training and self-discipline to fly a plane? If youre mid-career, you didnt walk in off the street and get that job, did you? How do you keep yourself enthused about your career or job hunt? You can't assume getting hired once means never job hunting again.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. I knew I didn’t want to job hunt for more than 6-9 months if I didn’t have to. I’m not sure how your job hunting experience was.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 12, 2016

Hmmm, let me see, hold it up higher, yep I can see them now. Well, having trained 1000’s of people on how to change and develop their personal brand and reputations, I know everyone follows a set pattern when writing up their lists. Sit back and look at your lists. How do I know this?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Get more training. Ask your boss for opportunities to train in other departments, or to attend seminars or classes at a local university. Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Attend an event or sign up for an online class that really challenges you.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

“They might be, but they might be thinking of a different job or a flexible work arrangement or staying and doing the exact same thing they are now. There are 50-year-olds looking for growth in their careers, and their employers need to be offering them training and opportunities.” Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I held a training seminar and Committee meeting on the day that the second planned terrorist attack occurred in London in 2007. We wheeled TVs into the catering area so on the breaks they could keep up with events and make a judgement call if they needed to leave at any point. I always use the following example. “

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On The Job

JUNE 1, 2009

He was not surprised to hear how many people were willing to leave jobs -- even entire careers -- and join the job hunt. “A June 2, 2009 2:51 PM Training Time said. Training Time, I agree it is going to be tough, probably for at least another 1 1/2 years. Thanks for adding to the conversation.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? In the boardroom Is social media a fad dreamed up by the marketing department to get the attention of the executives? But it’s time to buck up – to pull it all together and wow your client. What have you done to quickly get to work? Or influence?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on? After four years at my previous job I knew it was time to go. When an opportunity came up, I went for it. She felt in her current job she was not being challenged and used to her potential and was thinking about making a change.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Sincerely, Anonymous” Dear NK, Thank you for the great question and btw, your wording of it was great! :) No need for me to “pretty it up!” When you job hunt keep this in mind.

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